Atty. Mark A. Watts
Mr. Watts is a member of the firms' Administrative, Land Use and Environmental Law Department.
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About Mark A. Watts at a glance
Mark A. Watts is a Partner based in DeLand, Florida, practicing at Cobb Cole. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Florida State University (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Clearwater Bar Association. Serves clients in DeLand, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Watts is a member of the firms' Administrative, Land Use and Environmental Law Department
- His practice is focused on representing landowners and developers in securing entitlements and regulatory approvals for the development of their land
- In addition, Mr. Watts is experienced in structuring infrastructure financing through the use of special assessment districts, community development districts, tax increment financing and other creative financing strategies
- Mr. Watts graduated from Florida State University in 1995 with a degree in International Affairs
- He received a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1998
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Watts served as an Assistant County Attorney in Pinellas County
- He is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Mr. Watts is a native of Volusia County and is actively involved in the community
- In addition to his local volunteer work with non-profit organizations, Mr. Watts and his wife, Natasha, are actively involved with local youth sports, musical programs and scouting on behalf of their three children
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Mark A. Watts's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Watts handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Mark A. Watts is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Mark A. Watts is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark A. Watts is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark A. Watts is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in DeLand are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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